UTS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, School of Communications

University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is located in the heart of Sydney’s creative and digital precinct. UTS has a bold vision to be a world-leading university of technology. We're known for our industry focus, practice-based teaching and learning, real world research and our location. With state-of-the-art campuses and facilities, we’re preparing students to become global thinkers, leaders and innovators.

The UTS School of Communication has a global reputation for its dynamic, innovative and interdisciplinary academic programs in social science, communication and media. The School forms part of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS), which leads positive global change and advances social justice through our teaching, research and collaboration with industry and the community.

About the role

The UTS School of Communication is currently recruiting for a Senior Lecturer, Digital and Social Media in a balanced Teaching and Research role. The industry sector is growing rapidly, looking to the higher education sector to equip graduates to be job ready with solid skills and focus creative talent.

You will be required to:

• Undertake UG and PG teaching in line with global standards, including subject coordination, student consultation, marking and assessment design.
• Make a distinguished contribution to curriculum development and design across the discipline.
• Actively engage in innovative teaching and learning practices, integrating research, theoretical concepts, and reflective critical thinking.
• Contribute to HDR supervision.

For the full list of selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the Position Statement (available in the Documents section).

About you

As a Senior Lecturer you will have outstanding contributions to scholarship and research in the discipline as evidenced by ongoing academic research outputs, and a distinguished record of high quality teaching at UG and PG level.

You will also have:

• A PhD in a relevant discipline in digital and social media, in addition to significant experience.
• A deep knowledge and expertise in one or more fields directly related to digital and social media.
• Excellence in tertiary teaching, with the ability to develop curriculum for UG and PG studies in one or more fields.

Remuneration & Benefits

Base Salary Range: $136,526 to $156,789 pa (Level C)

This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary.

This position isfull-time and offered on a continuing basis.

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

How to apply

Please click the Apply link to be taken to the UTS website. Here you can download:

• full details of the application process;
• a copy of the position statement; and
• information on remuneration, benefits, terms and conditions

Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes reference IRC231708 and your name.

Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at recruitment@uts.edu.au.

Closing Date: Tuesday 28^thFebruary 2023 at 11:59 pm (AEST)

Candidates must have valid Australian work rights.

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UTS is recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan.

We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.